73 pages • 2 hours read
Sabaa TahirAn Ember in the Ashes
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Set in a brutal world ruled by the Martial Empire, An Ember in the Ashes follows Laia, a young Scholar girl seeking to rescue her imprisoned brother, and Elias, an elite warrior at the ruthless Blackcliff Military Academy, as they both strive for freedom amidst violence, espionage, and trials that test their courage and resolve. The book discusses violence, death, rape, enslavement, corporeal punishment, and child abandonment.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir captivates with its fast-paced, immersive storytelling and complex characters. Readers praise its intense plot and emotional depth. Some find the violence graphic and the narrative dark, but it effectively conveys a gripping, high-stakes fantasy world. Strong debut for YA enthusiasts.
Who Should Read An Ember in the Ashes?
Readers who enjoy epic fantasy with strong character development and intense action scenes will love An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir. Fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard will appreciate its dystopian elements and gripping narrative.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL680L